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  1. Lisa_Oriana

    Lisa_Oriana Plankton

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    Hello,

    Although I have not yet had the honor of running a salt water aquarium yet, my heart has always been with the reef. It has been a life long dream to have a reef aquarium. My life is in too much of a transition to start an aquarium right now, but I am doing research in hopes that I will be ready to take steps towards one when life is calmer.

    Although I don't have an aquarium at the moment, I have had some basic aquariums in the past. I have had basic 10g tanks with neons or danios, and a few bettas over the years. I would definitely like to have a large tank one day.

    This forum looks like it is a good community and I am excited to join.
     
    Lisa_Oriana, May 26, 2011
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  2. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Your in the right place Lisa! Welcome to 3reef :) My advice, keep your eyes out on your local craigslist. You can find some awesome deals on there from ppl needing to get rid of their tanks fast. You can save a ton of money that way at least. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. Salty tanks aren't as hard as their made out to be in my opinion, once you have it all down, it's second nature. Good luck!
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3 reef Lisa

    Steve
     
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  4. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef..Lisa
     
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  5. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Welcome to the forum, there is definitely a lot to learn here and many helpful people!
     
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  6. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef
     
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  8. 1babelove

    1babelove Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hello Lisa and welcome to 3Reef! This is a good place to learn and get a lot of information.
     
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  9. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    For those of you joining us that are new to the hobby - the best piece of advice you'll get around here as a saltwater newbie is 3Reef's slogan
    "Go slow, let it grow."
    And for those experianced hobbyists joining us - it's still good advice :p
    good luck and post pics soon :)



    read these and then come back and ask about anything you still don't understand. we'll get you squared away and on the right path :)

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/how-setup-saltwater-aquarium-89044.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/new-hobby/ultimate-newbie-guide-86462.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-articles-how-tos/all-about-sumps-filters-fuges-79852.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/protein-skimmers/all-about-skimmers-skimmers-skimmer-85389.html

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/handy-research-links-89299.html
     
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    Telgar, May 27, 2011
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  10. Nvizn

    Nvizn Montipora Digitata

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    Not necessarily difficult, but excessive maintenance.

    Welcome! Helpful forum with friendly folks.
     
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